Development of 3D Microvascular Networks Within Gelatin Hydrogels Using Thermoresponsive Sacrificial Microfibers.

Lee, Jung Bok; Wang, Xintong; Faley, Shannon; Baer, Bradly; Balikov, Daniel A; Sung, Hak-Joon; Bellan, Leon M · Adv Healthc Mater · 2016

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A 3D microvascularized gelatin hydrogel is produced using thermoresponsive sacrificial poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) microfibers. The capillary-like microvascular network allows constant perfusion of media throughout the thick hydrogel, and significantly improves the viability of human neonatal dermal fibroblasts encapsulated within the gel at a high density.

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